Kill Zone | Puzzle of the day 07/08/2023

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Rizsatt

In the book "GM Preparation: Attack & Defence", GM Jacob Aagard cites a very simple but useful concept to keep in mind: The kill zone. The idea is simple: Control as many squares as possible near the opponent's king in attacking positions. How would you play with white?

parralax2000

Qc7 mate!

Rizsatt
parralax2000 wrote:

Qc7 mate!

Sorry, I had the answer diagramsad

rook_fianchetto_37

a4?

diamondblaster

Yeah I think a4 to trap the king so next move qc7 is unstoppable

chessleanstrategist

a4

GreatoduTheFirst

a4